Shadow of Ezra @ShadowofEzra President Trump has struck a major deal with the Senate Majority Leader to accelerate his cabinet appointments. By securing an agreement for recess appointments, Trump won’t have to wait months or even years for Senate confirmations to get his team in place. According to the Recess Appointment Clause in Article II of the Constitution, the president can temporarily fill vacancies when the Senate is in recess, sidestepping lengthy approval processes. This will prevent any delays.